| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3.87 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: River Dibru in Assam, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Differs all other speces of Oreichthys by having the following characters:lateral line complete; 30+1 scales in the lateral line series; ½4/1/2½ scales in the transverse row; nine predorsal scales; and bright yellow pelvic fins (Ref. 95042). |
| Biology: |
Occurs mainly in open water with silt as the substrate and with little or no aquatic vegetation (Ref. 95042). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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